Keiji Watanabe facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Keiji Watanabe | ||
| Date of birth | January 28, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Numazu Gakuen High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2008 | Nagoya Grampus | 44 | (0) |
| 2009 | Japan Soccer College | 11 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 | JEF United Chiba | 32 | (0) |
| Total | 87 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Keiji Watanabe (渡邊 圭二, Watanabe Keiji, born January 28, 1985) is a former professional football player from Japan. He was born in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on January 28, 1985. Keiji Watanabe played as a defender during his career.
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Keiji Watanabe's Football Journey
Keiji Watanabe started his football journey in high school. He played for Numazu Gakuen High School from 2000 to 2002. This was where he began to develop his skills as a defender.
Early Professional Career
After high school, Keiji Watanabe joined his first professional club. He signed with Nagoya Grampus in 2003. This team plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. He played for Nagoya Grampus for several seasons, from 2003 to 2008. During his time there, he gained valuable experience playing against some of the best teams in Japan.
Moving to Other Clubs
In 2009, Keiji Watanabe moved to Japan Soccer College. This club plays in the Japanese Regional Leagues, which are lower divisions of Japanese football. He played 11 games for them that year.
The following year, in 2010, he joined JEF United Chiba. This team competes in the J2 League, which is the second-highest professional league in Japan. He stayed with JEF United Chiba until 2013. He played 32 matches for them over these four seasons.
End of Playing Career
Keiji Watanabe played his last professional matches in 2013. He finished his career having played a total of 87 league games. He was known for his strong defensive play throughout his time in professional football.
See also
In Spanish: Keiji Watanabe para niños
